South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over new strain
South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on hold after a study showed "disappointing" results against its new COVID strain. BBC is r
Author: Semi Turaga
Oxford vaccine gives less protection for COVID variant
Early trials suggest that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine offers "minimal protection" against the South Africa strain of coronavirus. BBC News reports a new st
Tropical Disturbance 09F to bring more rain this week
You should expect a lot of rain in the next few days if you live in Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands. The Fiji Meteorological Service says a low-pressur
Israel Folau set for return to Australia as an NRL club pushes for ex-Wallabies star's signature
Controversial cross-code star Israel Folau is on the verge of an NRL comeback. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, St George Illawarra have formally approached the
Fijian British Army Photographer recognised for his outstanding work
A Fijian corporal serving as a British Army Photographer has been awarded for his outstanding work in the annual British Army Film and Photographic Competition. 37-yea
Nawaqanitawase back for the Waratahs
Mark Nawaqanitawase who has links to Fiji has been retained by the Waratahs for this season's Super Rugby Australia. He is one of five outside backs named in their 202
Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine gives around 92% protection in trial
Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine gives around 92% protection against COVID-19. This is according to late stage trial results published in The Lancet – a w
Kuridrani is one of the big signings for Western Force this season
Western Force who was winless in last year's Super Rugby Australia campaign has embarked on a huge recruiting spree that brought in a number of top international players
Flood warnings still in place
Flood warnings are still in place for all low lying areas, areas adjacent to and downstream of all rivers of Vanua Levu, and Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Korovou, Waidina, Wainib
Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military seizes control
Myanmar's military has seized power after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of her governing party. BBC News reports a statement on m
Most parts of Nausori, Nasinu & Suva should expect water disruptions if there is severe flooding along the Waimanu River
If you live in Nausori, Nasinu and Suva you should store water now as the Water Authority of Fiji says it may have no choice but to switch-off the standby generator set p
Flooding remains a concern tonight with high tide at 9pm
Flooding remains a concern tonight as a low-pressure system located to the North West of Fiji and associated weather from Cyclone Ana is still expected to bring damaging
1 dead and 5 missing as TC Ana leaves a trail of destruction
Tropical Cyclone Ana has claimed the life of a 49-year-old man while five other people are still missing. The man drowned in a river near Waikubukubu Village in Nadari
TC Ana moves past Kadavu and upgrades to Category 3
Tropical Cyclone Ana upgraded to a Category 3 system this morning. The Nadi Weather Office says the centre of TC Ana has moved past Kadavu but people living in Kadavu
Category 1 TC Bina to start affecting the country from later today
You should prepare for more widespread rain, damaging to destructive winds and flooding today into tomorrow as Tropical Depression 07F has upgraded to Category 1 Tropica
TC Ana continues to move past Kadavu but expect strong winds to still be felt in Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and nearby islands
Tropical Cyclone Ana is now moving past Kadavu but damaging to destructive winds should still be felt in Kadavu while people in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu should still expe
Tropical Depression 07F expected to develop into a Cyclone in 6 hours
Tropical Depression 07F has a high potential to develop into a Tropical Cyclone in the next six hours, according to the Nadi Weather Office. The Nadi Weather Office sa
TC Ana continues to move closer to Kadavu but still expect strong winds in Viti Levu & Vanua Levu
Tropical Cyclone Ana continues to move closer to Kadavu as it has picked up speed but if you live in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu you should still expect strong winds tonight
There is widespread flooding and people continue to wander around - NDMO
There continue to be reports of people wandering around despite warnings that Fiji is still being affected by TC Ana. The NDMO says there is still widespread flooding
Expect no water & power for some time as repair crews will be mobilised when it is safe
If you are without water and electricity at the moment, expect it to be out for some time as the National Disaster Management Office says Energy Fiji Limited and the Wate
Businesses can operate today – NDMO
The National Disaster Management Office says essential services including businesses and public transport companies are encouraged to operate normal business hours today.